Top cop facing drug, other charges

A Vermont police chief who was charged in June with driving while under the influence of prescription drugs is facing additional charges. Vergennes Chief Michael Lowe is accused of embezzlement by a public official, neglect of duty, drug possession and prescription fraud. State police said Lowe admitted to police he was taking prescribed drugs when his cruiser hit a parked car. He is set to appear in Middlebury District Court August 24th.